Report: 4th XI Men vs Wisbech Town 3s – February 14, 2026
Spalding Men’s 4s vs Wisbech Men’s 3s – Match Report
Spalding Men’s 4s welcomed Wisbech Men’s 3s to Glen Park for a challenging home fixture, a rearranged match that had originally been postponed in January due to bad weather. Facing a strong and experienced Wisbech side currently sitting 4th in the league, Spalding knew they would need to be at their best.
The opening half was closely fought, with both teams creating chances in an entertaining contest. Spalding had the upper hand for large spells, moving the ball well and producing some strong attacking play while remaining disciplined in defence. Both sides had opportunities to break the deadlock, but solid defensive work and good organisation from the home side ensured the score remained level at 0–0 going into half time. Samuel Willerton and Ed Sly both played really well, putting in strong performances and contributing greatly to the team’s efforts. There was also good progress from the youngsters Sam Hicks, Jake Sawyer, Isaac Davidson, and Matthew Dorsett, who showed energy and determination.
After the break, the intensity of the game began to take its toll as both teams started to tire. Spalding lost some focus at key moments, and Wisbech were quick to capitalise, using their experience to break down the home defence and score four goals during the second half. Despite the setback, Spalding continued to battle and were rewarded with a well-worked goal. Great play from Andy Barlow helped drive through the Wisbech defence, allowing Will Clark to finish calmly and get Spalding on the scoresheet.
Spalding kept fighting until the final whistle but were unable to close the gap further as Wisbech secured a 4–1 victory. While the result was disappointing, there were plenty of positives to take — particularly a strong first-half performance where Spalding matched and at times outplayed one of the stronger teams in the division.
Man of the Match was Elliot Ashton, who delivered a standout performance showing great energy and skill from the outset, working tirelessly throughout the game.
Final score: Spalding Men’s 4s 1 – 4 Wisbech Men’s 3s